| Caesarean section survey in Galway--1973 through 1987. | |
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PMID: 8449255 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We review the trend, indications and maternal mortality with caesarean section at University College Hospital Galway from 1973 to 1987. The caesarean section rate (CSR) rose from 6.06% in 1973 to 10.18% in 1987, primary sections from 3.58% to 6.51% and repeat sections from 2.49% to 3.67% during the same interval. The four major indications for section were cephalopelvic disproportion, foetal distress, previous section and malpresentations. Lower segment caesarean section was the commonest operation and a slight increase in the classical operation was noted due to an increased intervention in prematurity. The maternal mortality rate was 11.2/10,000 in the 15-year period and the complications leading to death were ultimately ascribable to primary postpartum haemorrhage. Strategies for reduction in the CSR are discussed. |
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Authors:
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I I Bolaji; F P Meehan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 48 ISSN: 0301-2115 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 1993 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-04-13 Completed Date: 1993-04-13 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Galway, Ireland. |
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Adult Cesarean Section / adverse effects, mortality, statistics & numerical data*, trends Female Fetal Distress / surgery Humans Incidence Ireland Labor Presentation Obstetric Labor Complications / surgery Pregnancy Reoperation / statistics & numerical data Retrospective Studies Vaginal Birth after Cesarean |
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